second volume of Science of Homeopathy

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Levels of Health -The Second Volume of "The Science of Homeopathy" by George Vithoulkas

Professor George Vithoulkas briefly mentions the premise of“The Levels of Health” in his main textbook, “The Science of Homeopathy”, published in 1977. After 57 years of experience and diligent observation in homeopathic practice, he presents the fully developed practical theory for application in everyday practice.

“Levels of Health” is a highly original contribution to homeopathy and the medical field as a whole. Vithoulkas explains his concept of the twelve levels of health in detail, meticulously elaborating on the indications to which level a patient belongs. He delineates the possible reactions of the organism’s defense mechanism to homeopathic treatment – as well as what the reactions indicate. This volume provides formulas for the physician to recognize whether a patient is improving after the prescribed remedy, as well as the prognosis. It also gives invaluable advice to the practitioner for assessing the gravity and severity of cases. Levels of Health is the new pioneering theory: a vital component in homeopathic prescribing that all practitioners of homeopathy should embrace.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PREFACE

Introduction: The Practice of Homeopathy

The Energy Complex of the Organism:Hahnemann’s “Vital Force” The Defense Mechanism and the Energy ComplexSymptoms are Beneficial The Consequences of Suppressing SymptomsEvaluation of PrescriptionThe Direction of Cure

Chapter 1: General Description of the Levels of HealthFluctuation of the Organism within the Same Level

Chapter 11: General Conclusions Concerning Acute Diseases during Chronic Treatment Clarification: Rules Are Not without Exceptions

Chapter 12: Remedy ReactionsFormulating the Homeopathic Prognosis of a CaseParameters that Enable a Homeopath to Make a Three-Dimensional Evaluation of a Case

Chapter 13: Observations of Remedy Reactions andPosology ConsiderationsObservation 1 Clear initial aggravation of the main physical complaint(s), the mental/ emotional symptoms and the energy level— followed by a quick, longlasting recoveryObservation 2 The patient feels much better in every aspect, but there is little or no aggravationObservation 3 After an initial aggravation,the patient feels much better in every aspect, but some symptoms remainObservation 4 After an initial aggravation there is local and general amelioration, but new symptoms appear belonging tothe remedy givenObservation 5 The physical symptoms subside after an initial aggravation, but there has been no reaction on the mental– emotional plane or the energy levelObservation 6 No initial aggravation:the patient reports being better but is not really wellObservation 7 The patient’s main complaint has ameliorated without aggravation,but a new problem now emergesObservation 8 The patient’s original complaint is somewhat better, but new symptoms dominate the case, completing the remedy patternObservation 9 Short aggravation followed by local and general amelioration, then partial relapse after one monthObservation 10 Actual relapse one month after a positive reactionObservation 11 Temporary amelioration without initial aggravation, then a full relapse after one monthObservation 12 Amelioration in certain areas without aggravation, but after someweeks the patient is worse than before(with or without a change of symptoms)Observation 13 No change in the caseObservation 14 A reserved or shy patient who reports that nothing has changedObservation 15 Improvement of some minor physical symptom without any further changes in a reserved or intellectual patientObservation 16 Improvement of a minor physical symptom without any other changes in an extroverted patientObservation 17 The patient reports a deterioration, but there may have been some improvement in the past few daysObservation 18 Steady aggravation of all symptomsObservation 19 Clear, long-lasting aggravation, followed by improvement for four to five days, then by continued deteriorationObservation 20 The patient has been feeling worse for an entire monthObservation 21 Over the course of the month, the chief complaint has become more severe, while other symptoms have improvedObservation 22 The mental–emotional plane deteriorates, while the energy level and physical complaints are improved after an aggravation

Chapter 14: Summary of the Levels of HealthSummary of Group A Summary of Group B Summary of Group C Summary of Group